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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 934.60, 1,289.21 and 584.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 934.60, 1,289.21 and 584.68 is: 806.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    934.60 : 1,289.21 = 584.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    934.60/1,289.21 = 584.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    934.60x = 1,289.21 × 584.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    934.60x = 753,769.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,769.16/934.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 806.52

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